Job Title: SEMH Teacher
Location: Sheffield, S1
Salary Range: £170 - £250 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you ready to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them develop resilience and achieve meaningful, positive growth?
GSL Education are looking to appoint a dedicated SEMH Teacher to work in specialist schools across Sheffield. The SEMH Teacher role is ideal for educators who excel in compassionate settings and are skilled at delivering personalised lessons that foster both the emotional wellbeing and academic progress of students facing SEMH challenges.
As an SEMH Teacher, your responsibilities will include:
* Planning and delivering tailored lessons across multiple subjects that prioritise engagement and accessibility.
* Establishing a safe, structured, and welcoming classroom atmosphere.
* Assisting students in building social, emotional, and behavioural competencies.
* Collaborating effectively with teaching assistants, therapists, and external professionals.
* Applying therapeutic and trauma-informed strategies to manage behaviour constructively.
* Tracking student progress and adjusting instruction to align with EHCP goals.
Skills & Requirements for SEMH Teacher:
* UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)is essential.
* Prior experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs is greatly preferred.
* Knowledge of attachment theory, trauma-informed approaches, and restorative techniques.
* Excellent communication skills and effective behaviour management abilities.
* An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
* A CV covering the last 10 years with any gaps clearly explaine
Why choose GSL Education:
* Competitive daily rates tailored to experience.
* Long-term opportunities within supportive environments.
* Expert guidance from a dedicated consultant team.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
To apply for the SEMH Teacher role, click ‘apply now’ and submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch shortly.